Burial vault



J. KINCAID BURIAL VAULT May 30, 1933.

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BURIAL VAULT Filed July 2l, 1952 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 I II Il l I Il Patented May 32, 1933 nait" n STATES -Jnssn KINCAD, or

PATENT loFicl-z Kokomo, INDIANA BURIAL VAULT Application file July 21,

ranged, joined and sealed to provide a water and moisture proof, as well as an indestructible structure for the purpose intended.

Further objects ot the invention are to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a burial vault which is comparatively simple in its construction, strong, durable, moisture and waterproof, thoroughly efficient in its use, readily assembled and comparatively inexpensive to manufacture.

To the above ends essentially and to others which may hereinafter appear, the invention consists of such parts, and such combination ot parts which fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the vault.

Figure 2 is a section on line 2*-2 Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a section on line 3-3 Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a cross section ot the vault prior to the application ot the coupling and sealing medium.

Figure 5 is atop plan of the vault.

Figure 6 is a top plan view ofV the vault with the cover removed.

rlie vault includes an open top composite body portion, a composite closure for the latter and a combined coupling and sealing me` dium generally indicated at 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

The body portion includes an open top inner section 4, a series ot open top interme-k diate sections 5, 6 and 7 ot greater height than the inner section and an open topouter section 3 of greater height than the intermediate sections.

The vault is ot rectangular contour and each section of the body portion 1 corresponds in contour to that of the vault.

rihe section 4 of body portion 1 is formed from plywood and includes a pair of side walls 9, 10, a bottom 11 and a pair of end walls 12, 13. rihe thickness of each of said walls can be as desired. The bottom 11 is arranged between side walls 9, 10. The end ma semi No. 623.849.

walls 12, 13 are positioned against the ends of the side walls and bottom. l

The intermediate section 5 of body portion 1 is formed'of waterproof asphalt and y,includes a bottom 14, a pair of side walls 15, 16. and a pair of end walls 17, 18 positioned respectively against the outer faces of the bottom, side walls and end walls of section 4. The sideand end walls of section 5 are of gre-ater height than and extend above the top edges of the walls 9, 10, 12 and 13 of section 4. The side walls of section 5 are Jformed with spaced'vertical passages 19 and superposed spaced transverse ports 20 which lead from passages 19 to theouter face of such walls. The bottom 'of section 5 is formed with spaced transverse passages 21 which extend from one side edge to the outer side edge of such bottom and communicate adjacent their end with the lower ends of passages 19. v

The intermediate section 6 is formed otsteel and consists of a bottom 22, a pair of side walls 23, 24 and a pair ofr end walls 25, 26 which vare positioned against the outer faces respectively of the bottom, side walls and end walls ofsection. The walls23, 24, 25 and 26 are of greater heightthan the sideandend walls of section 5. The side walls of section 6 are formed with transverse openings 27 which register with the ports 20. l

The ,intermediate section 7 is formed of waterproof asphalt and includes a bottom 28, a pair ot side y.walls 29, 30 anda pair of end walls 31, 32 positioned respectively against the outer faces of the bottom, side walls and end walls of the section 6. rlhe side and end walls of section- 7 are ot'greater height than andextend above the top edges 8 of the side and end walls of section 6. lThe side walls of section 6 are provided with spaced vertical passages-33 and superposed spaced transverse ports 34 which lead from thepassages 33 to the inner face of such walls and register with the openings 27. The bottom of section, 7is formed with spaced transverse passages 35 which extend from a point adjacenty one sideV edge to a point adjacent the other side edge of suchbottom and communicate at their ends with the lower ends of passages 33.

The intermediate section 6 is interposed between the intermediate sections 5 and 7.

The outer section 8 is formed from a waterproof plastic material, such as stucco, chloride or chloride and silica mixed. The section 8 includes a bottom 36, a pair of side walls 37, 38 and a pair of end walls 39, 40. The sideand end walls of section 8 are of greater height than and extend above the top edges of the side and end walls of section 7. The walls and bottom of section8 are of the desired thickness and bear against and adhere to respectively the walls and bottom of section 7.

The section 4 receives the casket or the corpse. c

The cover 2 includes an inner section 41, a series of intermediate sections 42, 43 and 44 and an outer section 45. The section 41 is of plywood, provides a top `for section 4 and is seated upon the top and is flush with the outer faces of the side and ends of section 4. The section 41 is arranged between the side and end walls of section 5 and provides a closure for the latter. The section'42 orl` the intermediate sections of cover 2 is formed of waterproof asphalt, corresponds in widtlrand length to that of section 41 and is provided with spaced transversely extending passages 46 which open at the side edges thereof. The section 43 consists of a rectangular steel plate provided in proximity to the side edges thereof with vertical openings 47. The section 43 seats upon the top edges of section 6, provides a closure therefor, is arranged between the side and end walls of section 7 and forms a closure for the latter. ylhe section43 in connection with section 42 and sections 5 and 6 provides an endless pocket v48 with which communicates the openings 47 and passages 19 and 46. The section 44 of the intermediate sections is formed of waterproof asphalt, is seated centrally upon section 43 and is of the same width and length as that of section 42. Hrilhe section 44 is formed with transversely extending passages 49 opening atV the side edges thereof.` The outer section 45 is formed from a waterproof plastic material such as the outer section 8 is formed of. The section 45 is of the same length and width as that of section 44. The outer face of section 45 is flush with the topV edges of section 8. The sections 44, 45 in connection with sections 43,7 and S provide an endless groove 50. The openings 47 and passages 35` and 49 commu nicate with groove 50. l

The combined coupling and sealing medium 3 is Jformed oic asphalt pitch and after the sections of the body portion and cover are arranged in the position shown in Figure 4 it is poured into the groove 50 until it com* pletely fills the latter, as well as the passages, ports and openings referred to.

That I claim is n 1. A burial vault comprising, an open top compositebody portion formed of an inner casket receiving section, a set of nested intermediate sections encompassing said inner section and an outer section surrounding said set, said sections progressively increasing in height from said inner section, and a closure mounted in said outer section and supported by said inner section and one of said intermediate sections, said closure in connection with said outer section and one of said intermediate sections providing an endless groove, said closure in connection with. two of said inh termediate sections providing an endless pocket below and communicating with said groove, vsaid intermediate sections formed with communicating passages opening into said groove and pocket, and a combined coupling and sealing medium in said groove, pocket and passages.

2. A burial vault comprising, an open top body portion including a set of nested open top intermediate sections formed of a pair of asphalt sections and a metallic section interposed between the latter, an open top inner section of wood arranged in the inner one of said asphalt sections and an outer open top section oit' stucco encompassing the other asphalt section, the sections of said body portion progressively increasing in height from saidA inner section,a closure for and mounted in said outer section and supported by said inner section and one of the intermediate sections, said closure-in connection with said outer section and one of said intermediate sections providing an endless groove, said closure in connection with two of said .intermediate sections providing an endless pocket below and communicating with said groove, the sections of said set being formed with communicating passages opening into said groove and pocket, and a combined coupling and sealing medium completely filling said groove, pocket and passages.

3. A burial vault comprising, an open top composite body portion formed of an inner casket receiving section, a set of nested intermediate sections encompassing said inner section and an outer section surrounding said set, said sections progressively increasing in height tromsaid inner section, and a closure mounted in said outer section and supported by saidinner section and one of said intermediate sections, said closure in connection with said outer section and one of said intermediate sections providing an endless groove, said closure in connection with two of said intermediate sections providing an endless pocket below and communicating with said groove, said intermediate sections formed with communicating passages opening into said groove and pocket, and a combined coupling and sealing medium'in said groove, pocket and passages, said closure being formed with passages opening into said asphalt sections and a metallic section inter-y posed between the latter, an open top inner section of wood arranged in the inner one of said asphalt sections and an outer open top section of stucco encompassing the other asphalt section, the sections of said body portion progressively increasing in height from said inner section, a closure tor and mounted in said outer section and supported by said inner section and one of the intermediate sections, said closure in connection with said outer section and one of said intermediate sections providing an endless groove, said closure in connection with two of said intermediate sections providing an endless pocket below and communicating with said groove, the sections of said set being` formed with communicating passages opening into said groove and pocket, and a combined coupling and sealing medium completely iilling said groove, pocket and passages, said closure being formed with passages opening into said groove and pocket and being completely filled with said medium.

5. A burial vault comprising, an open top body portion including a set of nested open top intermediate sections formed of a pair ot asphalt sections and a metallic section intei-posed between the latter, an open top inner section of wood arranged in the inner one of said asphalt sections and an'outer open top section of stucco encompassing the other asphalt section, the sections of said body portion progressively increasing in height trom said inner section, said metallic section being formed with openings, and said asphalt sections being formed with vertical and transverse communicating passages and with ports registering with said openings, said openings, ports and passages providing for the reception of a combined coupling and sealing medium.

6. In a burial vault of that type including an open top body portion, a closure for positioning within said open top, said closure consisting of a. lower wooden section, an asphalt section seated on the latter and being formed with transverse passages, said sections being of the same area and flush with each other, a perforated metallic section seated on and of greater length and width than said asphalt section, an asphalt section of the same area as said wooden section, seated on the metallic section and formed with transverse passages, and a stucco section of the same area as and seated upon the second mentioned asphalt section.

7 A burial vault comprising, an open top composite body portion formed of a series of nested sections progressively increasingin height outwardly Jfrom the inner one of said sections, one of the intermediate sections of said series 'formed of perforated metallic material, a composite closure formed of a series of superimposed sections arranged within the open top of said body portion and supported by certain of the sections of the latter, one of the sections of said closure being formed of perforated metallic material and seated upon the metallic section of said body portion, said closure providing in connection with the body portion an endless groove and an endless pocket below and communicating with the groove, certain of the sections of the body portion formed with commiunicating passages communicating with the perforations of the metallic section of said body portion and with said groove and pocket, certain of the sections of the body portion being formed with transverse passages opening into said groove and pocket, and a combined coupling and sealing medium filling said groove, pocket, perforations and passages.

8. A. burial vault comprising, an open top composite body portion formed of a series of nested sections progressively increasing in height outwardly from the inner section of said series, a composite closure :formed of a series of superimposed sections and having one of the latter of greater width and length than any one of the others, said closure seated upon a pair of spaced sections ot the body portion, said closure in connection with the body portion providing an endless groove and an endless pocket arranged below and communicating with said groove, and a combined coupling and sealing medium iilling said groove and pockets.

9. A .burial vault comprising, an open top composite body portion formed of a series of nested sections progressively increasing in heioht outwardly from the inner section of said series, a composite closure formed of a series of superimposed sections and having one oit the latter of greater width and length than any one of the others, said closure seated upon a pair ot spaced sections of the body portion, said closure in connection with the body portion providing an endless groove and an endless pocket arranged below and com municating with said groove, a combined coupling and sealing medium filling said groove and pocket, and certain of the sections of said bodyportion and closure formed to receive therein said medium.

In testimony whereof, I atliX my signature hereto.

JESSE KINCAID. 

